DIARIO NATURA ANIMAL

Se necesitan voluntarios para trabajar con Lechuzas de las Vizcacheras (Athene cunicularia). Periodo: Octubre, Noviembre, Diciembre y Enero.  Periodo mínimo: 15 días. Lugar: Bahía Blanca (Buenos Aires, Argentina). El proyecto se denomina " MECANISMOS DE INVASION Y ADAPTACIÓN, COSTOS Y BENEFICIOS DE UN PROCESO CONTEMPORÁNEO DE URBANIZACIÓN EN AVES ".  Las tareas a realizar incluyen identificación y búsqueda de nidos de individuos de Lechuzas de las Vizcacheras, capturas mediante trampas, anillado, toma de muestras de sangre y medidas morfométricas. El trabajo se llevará a cabo en los alrededores de la Ciudad de Bahía Blanca, Provincia de Buenos Aires.  Se ...

Hiring Organization: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) Position Description: We are looking for volunteers to assist in projects studying the social system and ecology of black howler monkeys (Alouatta pigra) at Palenque National Park, Mexico. The project investigates the social and genetic factors mediating individual participation in naturally occurring howling bouts and group defense in black howler monkeys (by Dr. S. Van Belle). Assistants will work in a team together with Dr. Van Belle while observing study groups. Observations days runs start at sunrise to sunset during which multiple types of data such as activity and proximity scan samples are collected, in ...

El INVEMAR requiere un (1) estudiante de pregrado de Biología, Biología Marina, Ecología o carreras afines con conocimientos básicos en comunidades zooplanctónicas marinas, con el fin de desarrollar su trabajo de grado en “Caracterización de la comunidad zooplanctónica asociada a los bloques de exploración en el área sur-occidental de Isla Fuerte y la Alta Guajira en el marco del proyecto Toxicidad de fluidos de exploración de hidrocarburos offshore en organismos nativos del Caribe colombiano - ecosistemas profundos y sus recursos pesqueros en el los área sur-occidental de Isla Fuerte y la Alta Guajira, Caribe colombiano, desarrollado por el programa Biodiversidad y Ecosistemas Marinos ...

Hiring Organization: Lilongwe Wildlife Centre Position Description: The Lilongwe Wildlife Centre is a wildlife rescue, conservation and education centre. Our main goal is to help the wildlife, as well of the people of Malawi. As a rescue centre we try to help all kinds of orphaned and injured wild animals which are native to Malawi. Wherever suitable we aim to release those animals back into the wild again. When not releasable, we provide life time care for the animals. As a conservation centre we also work together with local communities through our education and community outreach projects. This makes us the first People and Wildlife (PAW) accredited organization in the world. ...

Hiring Organization: Alouatta Sanctuary & Eco-Lodge Position Description: Alouatta Sanctuary near David, Panama provides a limited number of internship opportunities for those seeking first-hand experience in the fields of primate rehabilitation, tropical forest conservation, and environmental education. Alouatta Sanctuary is the only wildlife rehabilitation site in Panama currently specializing in the rehabilitation of primates, with an emphasis on mantled howler monkeys. As such, it serves an important role in conserving animals critical to tropical forest ecosystems, and educating the public about primate biology and rainforest conservation. Successful applicants will ...

El Programa de voluntariado y pasantías de FUNDAR Galápagos permite a estudiantes de los últimos años universitarios y profesionales, tener una experiencia de trabajo muy motivante en un sitio de gran importancia biológica, seguro, de belleza natural incomparable, en proyectos que buscan compatibilizar el desarrollo sustentable de las personas con la conservación de las islas Galápagos. Las islas Galápagos representan no sólo un laboratorio de la evolución viviente, sino un laboratorio social. Los participantes del programa tendrán la oportunidad de involucrarse en los proyectos de desarrollo sustentable, trabajar en agricultura orgánica, recuperación ecológica, forestería, extensión ...

Organization: Potter Park Zoo (AZA Member) Location: Lansing, Michigan, USA. The Potter Park Zoo, located in Lansing, Michigan, is accepting applications for a 9 month, paid zookeeper internship program to start the first week of October 2012. This internship will provide practical experience for those interested in the zoo keeping field.  Interns will work alongside the zookeepers in many aspects of their profession including exhibit maintenance and upkeep, diet preparation, enrichment, assisting with veterinary procedures, record keeping and public presentations. The intern will work throughout the zoo including domestic and exhibit animals. Applicants must ...

Organization: Natural Encounters, Inc. (AZA Member) Location: Dallas, Texas, Country Natural Encounters Inc. has intern positions available from September 13th, 2012 to October 25th, 2012.  We are looking for a few hard working, motivated and positive individuals to assist with The Birds of the World Show at the State Fair of Texas. This is a wonderful opportunity to be a part of show set-up, production, and get hands-on experience with a wide variety of birds.  For more information, or to submit a letter of interest please contact m.zeno@naturalencounters. ...

Hiring Organization:HELP: Habitat Ecologique et Liberté des Primates H.E.L.P Position Description:We are looking for volunteers to work in our ongoing project of release of chimpanzees, in the Conkouati Douli National Park, a long-term field site in in the Republic of Congo. The volunteer will have the opportunity to work in an amazing area. The activities are: - chimpanzees feeding - preparation of meals for chimpanzees - help to the veterinarian - construction of infrastructure - maintenance of infrastructure - weekly report for our website - data collection on chimpanzees - work in our reforestation project - participating in the release program... The volunteer position is for ...

Hiring Organization: Habitat Ecologique et Liberté des Primates H.E.L.P Position Description: The candidate will have the opportunity to work with released chimpanzees, on an ongoing project in the Conkouati Douli National Park, a long-term field site in the Republic of Congo. The veterinarian will be affiliated to the Triangle, the release site. However, the applicant might have to go in the other sites of ...

Agency: Arizona State University Location: Soccoro, New Mexico Salary: $11.67 - $14.95 per hour, depending on experience Start Date: 08/01/2012 Last Date to Apply: 07/27/2012 Description: We are seeking a highly motivated field assistant to participate in a study of behavioral thermoregulation by mountain spiny lizards (Sceloporus jarrovi). This study will be based at Sevilleta Field Station in New Mexico. Applicants must be in good physical condition, because field work requires a daily hike and long hours in a hot, dry environment. Some physical labor will be involved in setting up, maintaining, and taking down the study site. Duties include taking care of lizards in the laboratory (feeding, ...

Agency: New Mexico State University Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Salary: $2,000 per month plus housing support Start Date: 08/13/2012 Description: Intern will work as part of a research team investigating how animal biodiversity is responding to large-scale restoration efforts in the Chihuahuan Desert aimed at restoring grassland habitat for wildlife (“Restore New Mexico” project). Intern will develop a semi-independent research project related to how mesocarnivores and lagomorphs are responding to efforts to control invasive shrubs. The research will include use of camera-traps to determine site occupancy of medium-size mammals on treatment-reference pairs. The position is funded by the ...

Agency: University of California, Los Angeles Location: Puerto Rico website: http://kennychapin.com/pdfs/announcement.pdf Salary: Volunteer, housing and on-site transportation Start Date:  08/01/2012 Last Date to Apply: 08/01/2012  Description:  We are seeking volunteers to assist in field research on whip spiders (Arachnida: Amblypygi) in rainforests and caves. The exploratory project integrates behavior, ecology, and genetics to answer questions regarding the evolution of group-living. The field expedition will take place at a semi-remote field station in Puerto Rico during the month of August 2012. In addition to gaining experience and training, field station housing and a ...

Hiring Organization:Azafady Position Description:Location of Post: Based in Sainte Luce 40km north of Fort Dauphin and working throughout bordering communes in Anosy Region Supervisor: Head of Research and Project Co-ordinator Background of the Post in the Azafady Conservation Programme The Azafady Conservation Programme (ACP) accepts international volunteers to help conduct research on the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar’s last remaining fragments of littoral forest. Our monitoring programme focuses on the endemic/endangered herpetofauna and lemur populations of Sainte Luce. Current projects include compiling information on species density and distribution and behavioural studies ...

Hiring Organization:National Exotic Animal Sanctuary Position Description:Opportunity to gain experience with a wide range of species including exotics, wildlife and equines. Morning status check of all animals at the Sanctuary. Food prep, feeding, enrichment, cleaning, hygiene, maintenance and building new animal accommodation Qualifications/Experience:Experience with animals in general Experience with exotics and horses an advantage Flexible, practical and self-motivated personality. Willing to assist with any situation that arises and work outdoors in all weathers Please fill out application on www.neas.ie Email info@neas.ie References required Salary/funding:Own funds required ...